Lesotho vs South Africa: CPI Price, nominal
Lesotho
229.44
in 2026
South Africa
220.58
in 2026
Lesotho rank
41st
South Africa rank
44th
CPI Price, nominal over time
- Lesotho
- South Africa
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 229.44 against 220.58 in South Africa, a difference of 8.86.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.
Lesotho ranks 41st and South Africa ranks 44th of 158 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42.54 | 58.22 | 15.68 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 72.04 | 77.24 | 5.2 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 128.25 | 130.98 | 2.73 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 200.56 | 195.72 | 4.84 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, Lesotho or South Africa?
- Lesotho, at 229.44 against 220.58 in South Africa as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal between Lesotho and South Africa?
- 8.86, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and South Africa?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2026.
- How do Lesotho and South Africa rank globally for cpi price, nominal?
- Lesotho ranks 41st and South Africa ranks 44th of 158 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as CPI Price, nominal. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is not seasonally adjusted.